NEWSJan 29, 2026East Asian Aviation Crisis Deepens as China Suspends 49 Major Air Routes to Japan Amid Diplomatic TensionsThe skies over the East China Sea have grown significantly quieter this week. As of January 29, 2026, a localised diplomatic dispute has spiralled into a full-scale aviation shutdown, with Chinese carriers officially suspending operations on 49 major air routes connecting mainland China and Japan.Read More →
NEWSJan 09, 2026Portable Charger Catches Fire Mid-Flight, One Passenger InjuredAn Asiana Airlines Airbus A330 experienced an in-flight fire on Thursday while en-route to Hong Kong.Read More →
TRIP REPORTSDec 26, 2025VIDEO: What It's Like Onboard China's COMAC C919We flew onboard China Eastern's COMAC C919 to experience China's homegrown narrow-body up close. From seat comfort to cabin layout to noise levels to tech: how does it really compare with the Boeing 737 and Airbus A320? This review puts all three workhorses under the same spotlight.Read More →
ROUTESDec 22, 2025 Air France Suspends Paris-Manila Service for Summer 2026Air France has announced a significant adjustment to its Southeast Asian network, confirming that its direct service between Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) and Manila (MNL) will transition from year-round to seasonal operation starting in 2026.Read More →
ROUTESDec 18, 2025American Airlines Unveils 15 New Routes for 2026 ExpansionIn a major strategic move to dominate regional connectivity, American Airlines (AA) has officially unveiled its 2026 flight schedule. The carrier is set to launch 15 new domestic routes starting in the spring and summer of 2026.Read More →
ROUTESDec 10, 2025China Eastern Inaugurates New World's Longest FlightChina Eastern recently launched its longest flight, a route connecting Shanghai and Buenos Aires via a stopover in Auckland. Inaugurated in December, this was advertised as a “Direct Air Link” between Asia and South America.Read More →
NEWSOct 14, 2025Trump Proposes Ban on Chinese Airlines from Flying over Russia on U.S.-Bound FlightsOn Thursday, the Trump administration proposed a rule that would bar Chinese airlines from using Russian airspace on flights to and from the United States, arguing that doing so gives them an unfair advantage over U.S. carriers competing for passengers.Read More →
ROUTESOct 09, 2025EgyptAir Looks to Add Chicago, Los Angeles Flights in 2026Egyptair this week filed with the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to request authority for new non-stop flights between Cairo International Airport and two additional destinations in North America. The national flag carrier, a member of the prestigious Star Alliance, seeks to introduce service to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in May 2026 and Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) in June 2026.Read More →
NEWSFeb 04, 2025Air Madagascar Sells Two Airbus A340-300s To Chinese Buyer for $2 MillionAir Madagascar has sold its two Airbus A340-300 aircraft for $2 million (€1.93 million) to a Chinese buyer, according to a report by Midi-Madagascar on January 30, 2025.Read More →
NEWSJan 07, 2025Maldivian Airlines Introduces First-Ever Widebody Aircraft, Plans New China FlightsMaldivian, the government-owned national airline of the Maldives, has just welcomed its first-ever wide body aircraft: the Airbus A330-200. With the new aircraft, the carrier also plans brand-new long haul international flights to China. Read More →
